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VISUAL CREATORS
For your artistic side.

📸 Adobe Exec Says AI is a ‘Revolution’

AI-generated imagery is disrupting the world of stock photography, sparking both excitement and anxiety. Platforms like Shutterstock and Getty Images are starting to feature AI-generated photos alongside those from human photographers.

Although some argue that AI is simply expanding the market and filling in gaps, others fear that it could make human-created stock photos obsolete.

Adobe, a major player in the creative software space, has embraced generative AI, with its execs comparing it to the early days of digital cameras.

But as algorithms improve, will there still be room for artists behind the lens? It’s a question that’s sparking a debate about the future of visual content and the livelihoods of the photographers who create it.

PRODUCTION MASTERY
The commercial aspects of creativity.

🎥 2024's Budget Film Boom

Indie filmmakers are schooling Hollywood on how to stretch a dollar without snapping creativity's spine. A flick's budget doesn't have to dim its creative glow. In fact, it can be the mother of invention.

Remember the name: LED lighting – it's top-billed now, cutting costs with every low-watt scene. And it’s not just the lights; cameras like the URSA Mini Pro are slimmer but still packing that high-res punch.

But it's not just about the gear; it's the tech tango. iPads playing dailies and proxies are the new director's chair, while MacBook Pros are editing havens on the go. And color us impressed with custom LUTs and ARRI's Log C4, turning color grading into an art form. Even our pocket pal, the smartphone, is chasing the action with wheels in motion.

The indie playbook isn’t just a cult hit; it's a masterclass in making movies that matters – without the Hollywood bloat. It’s a reel revolution, proving that a strapped budget doesn't have to be a cut.

So, dim the lights and roll the cameras—innovation is the new blockbuster, no matter the budget..

CREATOR ECONOMY
Navigating the digital creative world.

🎵 TikTok & UMG Reconcile

TikTok’s singing a different tune after striking a deal with Universal Music Group (UMG).

The music powerhouse, home to the likes of Taylor Swift and Drake, pulled its catalog from the platform back in February. Now, they’re making amends.

The “multi-dimensional” deal not only brings UMG’s artists back but also includes commitments to manage AI-created music and venture into new moneymaking areas like e-commerce.

As part of the agreement, TikTok will help artists cash in beyond simple streams while promising clearer tracking on tunes.

The full details of the agreement — including how artist royalties were hashed out — haven’t been revealed, but both parties seem eager to “protect human artistry” while exploring fresh forms of musical engagement.

🔥 Press Worthy

📽️ VISUAL CREATORS

AP Almanac's Architecture Photo of the Year goes to Jason O'Rear for his chopper shot of Greenpoint Landing. Way to hover above the competition!

Topaz rolls out website revamp for AI suite: Photo Ai gets memory tweaks, GigaPixel aligns UI, EULA 14 preps for commercial.

📈 PRODUCTION MASTERY

Music supervisor became the hottest job in Hollywood: they're emotional architects, connecting films to soundtracks that resonate beyond the theater.

Kartoon Studios drops Gadget A.I., an all-in-one animation toolkit with AI dubbing, style transfer, and more, aiming to reshape how toons are made.

🎭 CREATOR ECONOMY

1440 Media's email newsletter, funded by native ads, adds 250K readers monthly, becoming the 5th largest in the world with 3.5M.

ConvertKit's 2024 Creator Economy report shows 5% of creators went full-time last year, with 28% now self-employed. 18% crossed the 100K mark.

📚 Learn & Grow

📽️ VISUAL CREATORS

• Do You Own the Images from Your Second Shooter?

• Tips For Solo Creators Working With Larger Teams for the First Time

📈 PRODUCTION MASTERY

• Biggest Reason Why Most Filmmakers Fail At Marketing

• Common Photography Career Mistakes

🎭 CREATOR ECONOMY

• Microsoft’s OpenAI investment was triggered by Google fears, emails reveal

• Instagram Tests New ‘Clear Mode’ for Reels